What do you guys really think of the CX7?

Supersonic · 09-11-2007, 12:53 PM

I need a family hauler, and I'm thinking the CX7 is on the top of my list.

Also looking at the RDX and RX330 as well.

Some honest feedback would be great.

Thanks

craig linton · 10-11-2007, 11:15 PM

I just took delivery of an 2007 sport CX7 with AWD. I love it - handles better than most cars I have driven, plus it has AWD and good ground clearance - a must for me as I drive a lot at construction sites.
I do wish that it had an exterior temperature gauge, and possibly a jack for my Ipod, but I really have nothing to want for.
Lots of room for the kids, and gear as well.
Sure a lot cheaper than the RDX and RX330 - but they do have a lot more kit, and I would presume that fit and finish are higher because of the premium brand

Supersonic · 10-12-2007, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the feedback. All the reading I've done it seems like a winner, and I don't think the extra money spent on the Lexus or Acura really get me that much more.

I'll wait till the end of the month and see if I can score a deal

L8APEX · 11-07-2007, 01:50 PM

Supersonic,

what did you end up doing. I keep wanting to get my wife out of her Nissan, it is really starting to bug me, and I don't trust anyone to work on it. I would like to get her into a CX-7, and want to see what people think about them. TIA

Supersonic · 11-07-2007, 05:46 PM

Hey L8,

I've held off till the end of this month, the wife thinks it's to sporty, and wanted to look at the lexus first. We were going to look at it this weekend, but honestly if it was up to me I'd go with the CX7, probably because it's sporty, but it still has all the comforts you could ever want.

I've test drove 3 of them, 2 were amazing, the 3rd was beaten so bad, no power, slipping tranny, and some trim missing, but I really think that was due to abuse, and I don't think it was indicative of the car itself.

If you're not in a hurry I'll post up what I do, and what deal I got ( I'll do it anyway ) but you'll have something to go on.

L8APEX · 11-08-2007, 08:23 AM

thanks for the response.

I am in no hurry. The wife does not really want to get a different car, I am the one that wants to get out of the Nissan. So, no rush at all.

AlexCX · 11-10-2007, 01:26 PM

I reccomend it to everyone that asks, and even some that don't

It's been a great vehicle, fast, sporty, comfortable, big enough to fit everything I need, great fit and finish.

And value wise, IMO it can't be beat!

L8APEX · 11-10-2007, 01:28 PM

is the space in the back really useful, it seems small everytime I look at them. while my wife and I don't tend to carry a lot of stuff around, when we travel, we do have two sets of golf clubs, and a couple bags with us.

AlexCX · 11-10-2007, 01:32 PM

It's not huge, but it's bigger then an X5.

I've had a couple golf bags in there, plus luggage for 3, stroller, cooler, and a bunch of other crap. The CX9 is MUCH bigger, but for the very few times you'd need it, I think it's overkill for everything else.

L8APEX · 11-10-2007, 01:36 PM

good to know, thanks for the quick response.

AlexCX · 11-10-2007, 01:37 PM

Timing is everything

I don't stop in as often as I should

JonCX9 · 11-17-2007, 02:53 PM

As I CX9 owner I can say that I like both very much, but just needed the extra space or the CX7 would have suited me better.

Mazda got it right though, mine has been great so far

Supersonic · 11-25-2007, 05:52 PM

Thanks for the input everyone..

I think we may take delivery later in the week. Just shopping it around a couple dealers now.

Spenny · 12-10-2007, 10:58 PM

Did you pick up that bad boy yet?

Supersonic · 12-12-2007, 10:32 AM

Sorry, I should have posted back. The wife threw a hissy, and she's the proud, and I'm the broker owner of a Lexus RX.

Ah well, she doesn't complain when I spend stupid money on my stuff.

L8APEX · 12-12-2007, 10:35 AM

i hope my wife, never meets your wife...or I would be joining you in the broker sector of life.

Supersonic · 12-16-2007, 11:53 AM

You better believe it

she is a bad influence on everyone

She loves it, and now I'm free to buy my toys now, I just have to hope it lasts for a while

Mindcore · 12-19-2007, 09:36 PM

Damn, how do I make that whipped noise here?

Whoooopaaaaaaa!

Supersonic · 12-20-2007, 10:54 AM

Listen pal....................ya ok, you're right

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L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	Supersonic, what did you end up doing. I keep wanting to get my wife out of her Nissan, it is really starting to bug me, and I don't trust anyone to work on it. I would like to get her into a CX-7, and want to see what people think about them. TIA __________________ 2004 Titanium Gray Touring 6MT 18x8 Rota Torque - TEIN Flex Coilovers - RacingBrake Slotted Rotors F&R - Mazdatrix Stainless Lines - RacingBeat Sways F&R, REVi Intake and RAM Air Duct - A/C and Oil Cooler Screens - MAZDASPEED Front Strut Brace, Shift Knob - MAZMART Water Pump - Team Moon Custom Catback Exhaust

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L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	is the space in the back really useful, it seems small everytime I look at them. while my wife and I don't tend to carry a lot of stuff around, when we travel, we do have two sets of golf clubs, and a couple bags with us. __________________ 2004 Titanium Gray Touring 6MT 18x8 Rota Torque - TEIN Flex Coilovers - RacingBrake Slotted Rotors F&R - Mazdatrix Stainless Lines - RacingBeat Sways F&R, REVi Intake and RAM Air Duct - A/C and Oil Cooler Screens - MAZDASPEED Front Strut Brace, Shift Knob - MAZMART Water Pump - Team Moon Custom Catback Exhaust

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10-11-2007, 11:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
craig linton Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4	I just took delivery of an 2007 sport CX7 with AWD. I love it - handles better than most cars I have driven, plus it has AWD and good ground clearance - a must for me as I drive a lot at construction sites. I do wish that it had an exterior temperature gauge, and possibly a jack for my Ipod, but I really have nothing to want for. Lots of room for the kids, and gear as well. Sure a lot cheaper than the RDX and RX330 - but they do have a lot more kit, and I would presume that fit and finish are higher because of the premium brand

10-12-2007, 10:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 345	Thanks for the feedback. All the reading I've done it seems like a winner, and I don't think the extra money spent on the Lexus or Acura really get me that much more. I'll wait till the end of the month and see if I can score a deal

11-07-2007, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 345	Hey L8, I've held off till the end of this month, the wife thinks it's to sporty, and wanted to look at the lexus first. We were going to look at it this weekend, but honestly if it was up to me I'd go with the CX7, probably because it's sporty, but it still has all the comforts you could ever want. I've test drove 3 of them, 2 were amazing, the 3rd was beaten so bad, no power, slipping tranny, and some trim missing, but I really think that was due to abuse, and I don't think it was indicative of the car itself. If you're not in a hurry I'll post up what I do, and what deal I got ( I'll do it anyway ) but you'll have something to go on.

11-08-2007, 08:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	thanks for the response. I am in no hurry. The wife does not really want to get a different car, I am the one that wants to get out of the Nissan. So, no rush at all.

11-10-2007, 01:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
AlexCX Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 11	I reccomend it to everyone that asks, and even some that don't It's been a great vehicle, fast, sporty, comfortable, big enough to fit everything I need, great fit and finish. And value wise, IMO it can't be beat!

11-10-2007, 01:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
AlexCX Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 11	It's not huge, but it's bigger then an X5. I've had a couple golf bags in there, plus luggage for 3, stroller, cooler, and a bunch of other crap. The CX9 is MUCH bigger, but for the very few times you'd need it, I think it's overkill for everything else.

11-10-2007, 01:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	good to know, thanks for the quick response.

11-10-2007, 01:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
AlexCX Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 11	Timing is everything I don't stop in as often as I should

11-17-2007, 02:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
JonCX9 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6	As I CX9 owner I can say that I like both very much, but just needed the extra space or the CX7 would have suited me better. Mazda got it right though, mine has been great so far

11-25-2007, 05:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 345	Thanks for the input everyone.. I think we may take delivery later in the week. Just shopping it around a couple dealers now.

12-10-2007, 10:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
Spenny Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 56	Did you pick up that bad boy yet?

12-12-2007, 10:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 345	Sorry, I should have posted back. The wife threw a hissy, and she's the proud, and I'm the broker owner of a Lexus RX. Ah well, she doesn't complain when I spend stupid money on my stuff.

12-12-2007, 10:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	i hope my wife, never meets your wife...or I would be joining you in the broker sector of life.

12-16-2007, 11:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 345	You better believe it she is a bad influence on everyone She loves it, and now I'm free to buy my toys now, I just have to hope it lasts for a while

12-20-2007, 10:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 345	Listen pal....................ya ok, you're right